Sheila Flashcards
What quote at the beginning of the play suggests that she is materialistic and superficial.
“oh look mummy! isn’t it wonderful?”
- seeks her mothers approval, looks to please her mother
- appears to care more about her ring than her engagement
supported by her saying she needs a ring to “feel engaged”
What quote from the start of the play suggests that she is selfish and self centred?
“I told him that if they didn’t get rid of that girls, I would never go near that place again”
What stage direction first shows Shelia being different to the rest of the Birling family?
‘as if she had been crying’ “I’m desperately sorry”
Shows she feels remorse and is taking responsibility for her actions, unlike her parents “I cant accept any responsibility”
How is Sheila’s development shown?
Begins superficial “oh look mummy! its wonderful” but becomes increasingly
